Demand for Organic Pet Food

Demand for Organic Pet Food


In 2003, Domestic pet food sales reached, nearly $15 billion, compared to sales, of organic pet foods $14 million. Organic pet foods increased sales of sixty-three percent, from previous year. The increase is three times more, than human organic foods sold, during same period. Pet organic foods, do not contain, any preservatives, pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. Many organic pet foods are hypoallergenic, not containing any ingredients, as wheat gluten, causing skin or digestive disorders, from allergies. Many pet owners believe, pets eating organic foods, have fewer medical problems, despite costing almost, twice as much, as regular pet food. But, saving cost, for veterinarian bills. Pet owners should, contact their veterinarian, advising on switching to organic pet food and recommendation, purchasing organic pet foods.

Many grocery stores, pet stores and online websites, entered the lucrative business, selling organic pet foods. Nell Newman, cofounder of Newman's Own Organics (Premium Pet food), and daughter of actor Paul Newman, sells organic pet foods for dogs and cats, contain certified ingredients of chicken, vegetables, and grains. Organics pet foods are sold at Whole Foods Market. Petguard sells dog and cat USDA (United States Depart of Agriculture) certified organic foods. Petco stores sell organic pet treats, and organic bird food.